I am looking to provide analytical support consulting for pharmaceuticals and forensics ensuring rigorous quality control, regulatory compliance, and defensible scientific data. By bridging complex chemical analysis with industry standards, I want to help organizations solve critical R&D challenges and validate manufacturing processes.
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Sarah Caceres
@sarahcaceres
Senior chemist with strong background in illicit and pharmaceutical drug analysis with a focus on quality control, method development and efficiency.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Forensic Chemist focused on drug analysis. With a strong background in illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Before DEA, I was a forensic chemist for a county laboratory providing drug and toxicology analysis. Earlier, as a Chemist in pharmaceutical environments, I identified and quantitated pharmaceuticals primarily using HPLC, investigated deviations, wrote CAPA reports, and supported method validation and in-house standards—plus maintained HPLC/GC/FTIR and produced annual FDA reports. I hold an M.S. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Detroit Mercy, and I’ve trained in Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Waters UPLC/tandem mass spectrometry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Senior Forensic Chemist
Drug Enforcement Administration
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Qualitatively identified controlled substances in evidence using GC, GC-MS, FTIR, GC-IRD, UPLC, NMR, CE, and LC-MS, producing accurate reports and quantitative results when requested. Analyzed 2,000+ exhibits, maintained UPLC/GC-MS/GC instruments, trained 5 forensic chemists, reviewed casework for quality compliance, and provided expert testimony on casework.
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Forensic Chemist
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Identified controlled substances using GC, GC-MS, FTIR, and urine immunoassay analysis on a AU680 chemistry analyzer, and provided expert testimony on casework. Calibrated and verified instruments, prepared reagents and standards, peer reviewed work for analytical and accreditation compliance, and supported method transfers and blood alcohol validation.
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Chemist
Par Pharmaceuticals
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Identified and quantified pharmaceuticals primarily using HPLC, completing peer data review and investigating deviations with CAPA reporting. Performed method validations, maintained controlled-substance and reference standard logbooks, trained analysts on HPLC and coagulation instrumentation, and routed change controls for procedural updates.
FL
Chemist
Ferndale Laboratories
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)
Conducted HPLC and GC analysis of pharmaceuticals and maintained laboratory instrumentation including FTIR, viscometer, pH meters, and balances. Prepared annual reports for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Science (M.S.), Chemistry
Earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Detroit Mercy.
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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